Add 45/72 and 6/24
45/72 + 6/24 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 18/72 = 45 + 18/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 45/72 + 6/24 = 7/8
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